Scallop Cove (BA0615)
Artificial reef Bay County, Florida, Gulf side. 2 Prefabricated modules (2 tetrahedrons, 8').
What bites on Scallop Cove
Structure in 58 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Mangrove snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack. What is actually biting changes with the season, water temperature and tide — the day's plan for this reef has the bite window and what to target that day.
Anchoring on Scallop Cove
In 58 ft, pay out about 310 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 434 ft at 7:1 when it's blowing. Drop the anchor up-drift of the structure by about the same distance and fall back onto it. Before you drop, kill the engine for 60 seconds and watch your GPS track — that's your real drift, and it beats any forecast.
Today's fishing report near Scallop Cove
Apalachicola fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Panama City Beach fishing report (36 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Tower BA0445 | 0.2 mi | WNW | 70 ft |
| MB-135 BA0256 | 0.2 mi | NW | 60 ft |
| Kay Thomas Memorial Reef BA0522 | 0.2 mi | S | 58 ft |
| Candi Daniel Memorial Reef BA0294 | 0.3 mi | NNE | 58 ft |
| Candi Daniel Memorial Reef BA0232 | 0.3 mi | NNE | 60 ft |
Before you go
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change — check the current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules for the day you fish. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.